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- Page 1 COMBINATION STRAPPING TOOL...
- Page 2 2. TRAINING. This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your Signode Representative. 3. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
- Page 3 Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or similar tools will cause tensioned strap to fly apart with hazardous force. Use only cutters designed for cutting strap. Read the instructions in the cutters manual for proper procedure in cutting strap. Before using any Signode product read its Operation and Safety Manual.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
General Safety Information Specifications Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together Operating Instructions with Signode strapping and seals. Use of non-Signode strap, seals and/or Sealing Operation manufactured or specified replacement parts may result in strap breakage or... -
Page 5: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wear safety glasses which conform to ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166. Stand to one side of the strap while tensioning. Make sure all bystanders are clear before proceeding. Failure to follow the above could result in severe personal injury. LOADING SEALS An extension on the seal pad (61) closes the top strap loading slot as a reminder to add seals. - Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued 3. While standing to one side of the strapping line, pull the tensioning handle back then push it forward. Repeat this action until the desired tension has been drawn. Do not push the handle too far forward, as a loss of tension could occur.
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Page 7: Joint Formation
JOINT FORMATION Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety Instructions contained in this manual. This tool is a double notch type sealer. Each joint must be inspected to make certain it has four (4) good notches. A properly formed joint will appear as shown in the illustration. -
Page 8: Parts Replacement
PARTS REPLACEMENT MAGAZINE AND SEALER MECHANISM To disassemble the tool, refer to Figures 8, 3. Be sure the strap guide spring (36) is in 9, and 10, and proceed as follows: its proper position in the tensioner frame. Swing the tensioner frame up 1. -
Page 9: Maintenance
Finish tapping in moving parts on a weekly basis. Clean the the ejector arm pin (64). feedwheel daily with a wire brush (Signode Part No. 023963). Debris accumulated in the 7. Replace the Truarc (49). teeth of either the feedwheel or the clutch plug must be removed with a small wire brush. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The following items are the most common tool symptoms if problems should occur. For symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional information and details. The following tool symptoms are shown in this manual: #1 SYMPTOM: Feedwheel slips on top strap during tensioning. - Page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued #4 SYMPTOM: Sealing mechanism crushes or deforms seals. CAUSE REMEDY Wrong size jaws in tool. Check that jaws and tool size match strap size being used. Strap misaligned. Align strap properly when loading tool. #5 SYMPTOM: Tool will not cut off strap after sealing. CAUSE REMEDY Cutter blade out of adjustment.
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Page 12: Tool Options
TOOL OPTIONS The following options are available for the AM tools as noted. SKID HOOK WITH ADAPTER All AM tools can be equipped to hang off the side of a load to apply vertical straps. This option frees the operator to use the tool with both hands. The hook can be ordered in varying lengths to place the final strap joint as close as possible to the center of the load. - Page 13 Glenview, Illinois plant, any tool which proves to not operate per functional specifications within the stated period. Signode reserves the right to replace any tool which proves not to operate per functional specifications with a new or like-new tool of the same model if in Signode's judgement such replacement is appropriate.
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